TULSA, Okla. – Heavy clouds and humid air press over Green Country early Tuesday as a powerful front barrels toward eastern Oklahoma. Flickers of lightning and patches of fog are already forming near I-44 — a visual cue that a turbulent 24 hours lies ahead before a dramatic cool-down sweeps in.
According to the National Weather Service in Tulsa, scattered thunderstorms will intensify early Tuesday across southeast and east-central Oklahoma, spreading into northwest Arkansas by midday. A few storms could produce small hail or brief gusty winds, especially south of Muskogee and Fort Smith. Drivers should prepare for reduced visibility and ponding on major routes through late morning.
Behind the front, winds will strengthen sharply from the northwest, gusting up to 35 mph across Osage, Pawnee, and Tulsa Counties. The air will turn noticeably cooler by afternoon, with temperatures falling from the 60s into the 50s under clearing skies.
By Wednesday, the pattern shifts to crisp and breezy. Highs will only reach the lower 50s as northwest winds continue near 25 mph, ushering in drier air. Forecasters warn that frost could develop Thursday night, especially in low-lying rural areas from Claremore to Wagoner as lows dip near freezing.
Thursday and Friday bring a welcome stretch of sun and calm, perfect for outdoor Halloween prep or early yard cleanup. Still, the weekend looks chilly for early risers — a clear signal that November’s colder side is lining up next.
Five-Day Forecast for Tulsa, OK:
Tue: 61/45 – Thunderstorms, patchy fog; turning windy, cooler.
Wed: 53/42 – Breezy and cooler; lingering light showers.
Thu: 59/40 – Sunny; crisp northwest wind.
Fri: 64/42 – Mostly sunny; cool and dry.
Sat: 72/45 – Mostly sunny; mild fall weekend.
